The U.S. E-Cigarette Incident Sparks Controversy; UK Health Department: Related to Illegal E-Liquid

According to official reports from the United States, the latest investigation shows that researchers found THC in the e-cigarettes used by patients, which may be the culprit. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a psychoactive component of cannabis, and e-cigarette products containing THC likely come from unregulated markets.

Last night, news emerged regarding recent death cases possibly related to e-cigarette use in the U.S. Martin Dockrell, the tobacco control lead at the UK Department of Health, stated in an interview with The Guardian that most cases in the U.S. are linked to the use of illegal e-liquids, saying, "Vapers in the UK are doing just fine."

According to CCTV Finance, on September 6, a severe lung injury death case possibly related to e-cigarettes occurred again in Indiana, USA. Officials from the U.S. health department reported that they had identified 450 similar suspected cases across 33 states, including five deaths. Patients exhibited symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, fatigue, and vomiting, leading to hospitalization and the use of ventilators.

Recently, in a report by Martin Dockrell, he pointed out that most cases in the U.S. are associated with the use of illegal e-liquids, with individuals purchasing or making illegal e-liquids on the streets, most of which contain cannabis components like THC. These products come from the black market and are entirely different from e-cigarettes purchased through legitimate channels.

"Unlike the U.S., all e-cigarette products in the UK are subject to strict quality and safety regulations by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and vapers are encouraged to report any adverse reactions," he said.

Deborah Arnott, CEO of the health charity "Action on Smoking and Health," stated that no severe side effects have been reported in the UK so far. "In the UK, you can check the MHRA website to see if the products you are using are legally sold."

This point is supported by Professor Linda Bauld, a public health expert at the University of Edinburgh. "The widespread use of nicotine-containing vaping products, especially those regulated in Europe, is unlikely to cause these cases," she said. "All evidence so far indicates that illegal consumption of liquids containing cannabis components (THC oil) is the cause of those cases in the U.S."

Additionally, according to official reports from the U.S., the latest investigation shows that researchers found THC in the e-cigarettes used by patients, which may be the culprit. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a psychoactive component of cannabis, and e-cigarette products containing THC likely come from unregulated markets, such as the streets or black markets. Meanwhile, the illnesses may also be related to high levels of vitamin E found in the e-cigarette products' cartridges. Vitamin E is generally safe as a dietary supplement, but if inhaled deeply into the lungs, it can cause problems.